Salukis Tap Into Big Plays to Defeat Indiana State
Prince’s 99-yard touchdown run helped Indiana State extend its advantage and set a program record for the longest scoring play.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Indiana State running back Prince set a school record with a 99-yard touchdown run against Southern Illinois. This explosive play stands as the longest touchdown run in program history.
- Despite the record-setting run, Indiana State fell 37-20 to Southern Illinois on Saturday. The result marks the team's sixth consecutive loss this season as they remain winless in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
- Prince finished the game with a team-high 119 rushing yards on 14 carries. Offensively, the Sycamores struggled throughout the contest, converting only two of 13 third-down attempts.
- Wide receiver Kyle Thomas missed the game due to an arm injury. The team's head coach described Thomas's status as "day-by-day" following the defeat.
- Indiana State hosts South Dakota State next Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. The matchup serves as the team's senior day and military appreciation event to conclude the regular season.
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Prince goes crazy with 99-yard TD run, but Indiana State loses to Salukis
Indiana State couldn't overcome its quarterback injuries and three touchdown catches by Southern Illinois' Kyle Thomas as it lost its sixth straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the season Saturday, a 37-20 decision at Memorial Stadium.
Prince goes crazy with 99-yard TD run, but ISU loses to Salukis
Indiana State couldn't overcome its quarterback injuries and three touchdown catches by Southern Illinois' Kyle Thomas as it lost its sixth straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the season Saturday, a 37-20 decision at Memorial Stadium.
Zechariah Prince Sets Indiana State Record in Loss to SIU
Indiana State fell to Southern Illinois, 37-20, but Zechariah Prince delivered a record-setting moment with a 99-yard touchdown run — the longest in Sycamores history. Indiana State rallied for 14 points in the fourth quarter after trailing 31-6, while Southern Illinois quarterback DJ Williams threw four touchdown passes.
Prince sets school-record in Sycamores’ Saturday night loss to Southern Illinois
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Zechariah Prince broke loose for a school-record 99-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to highlight Indiana State's efforts on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium as the Sycamores fell to the visiting Salukis in MVFC play, 37-20.
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